Pieces from the 2011 Collection
"Painted Jewels" - Artwork You Can Wear
Each "Painted Jewel" is a miniature masterpiece painted in the reverse glass technique, signed by the artist and carefully matched to a piece of art glass for maximum effect. The two pieces of glass are then bonded with copper tape and leaded in the Tiffany Stained Glass technique - for a permanently beautiful, hard wearing piece of art that can be worn simply on a silver chain or incorporated into other jewellery projects. Despite their diminutive size, these are pieces that get noticed - individually unique enough to match any occasion yet tough enough to be worn every day.
A "Painted Jewels" History
I have a passion for small details - but paintings in miniature are often lost when hung on a wall. Also, I love the idea of art work that is small enough to wear next to your heart and yet expressive enough to make each and every piece unique.
From the intersection of these two ideas "Painted Jewels" were born: intricately detailed paintwork, artisan crafted into simple yet striking pieces that anyone can afford and that can travel anywhere you want to go.
Koraljka (Kori) Remeta, a gifted Croatian stained glass artist trained in the Tiffany technique, helped me immensely in launching the first collection in 2011. Since completing an apprenticeship with a master Tiffany artist, Kori has worked independently on her own projects and complex special commissions. Known primarily for stained glass lamps, the Tiffany technique can be applied to a wide variety of projects and Kori crafts a steady stream of candle holders, jewellery boxes, earrings and pendants, as well as larger lamp projects. Her work on "Painted Jewels" included leading the first collection and sharing her extensive experience with me so that from the second collection I will be producing "Painted Jewels" on my own - from cutting the glass to the final polish.
To see samples of Kori's other work please check out the links on the sidebar to the left and if you're interested in commissioning her to make you a one of a kind object from stained glass then email her at boss302korire@gmail.com.
Shop the Latest Collection of "Painted Jewels"
After a successful Christmas launch, I am out of stock of "Painted Jewels" at this time. Please check back in the spring when I will have my next collection available for browsing (and buying) on-line.
Commissioning Pieces
Don't want to wait for the next collection? Or have something special in mind?
You can commission your own particular "Painted Jewel" to suit your taste, style and individual spirit. Your imagination is the limit - a current commission has me painting a jewelled dragon! Prices for commissioned pieces are level with non-commissioned pieces, depending only on the size and complexity of the design.
So don't be shy … ask for the moon, and I'll paint one you can wear every day!